Angels and superheroes : compassionate educators in an era of school accountability / Jack M. Jose and Krista L. Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jose, Jack M., 1969- author.

Taylor, Krista L., 1970- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classroom management--United States.

Classroom management.

United States.

Teacher-student relationships--United States.

Teacher-student relationships.

Teachers--Professional relationships--United States.

Teachers.

Teachers--Professional relationships.

Academic achievement--United States.

Academic achievement.

Educational accountability--United States.

Educational accountability.

Education--Standards--United States.

Education.

Education--Standards.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 178 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]

Summary:

Angels and Superheroes provides specific, reproducible practices designed to help teachers cultivate trust and compassion while managing the pressure of the testing movement. With time-proven theories and cutting-edge research, this book provides engaging examples, concrete strategies, and implementable resources to support teachers in bridging the divide between why they chose this career field-the children-and that which is currently being required of them-the test scores. Book jacket.

Contents:

The problem, the solution, and our goal

Create a culture for academic respect and high standards

Building a caring and supportive community in the classroom and beyond

Create a climate of interpersonal respect

Discover how misbehavior reveals unmet needs

Design instruction to create an inclusive environment for all learners

Utilizing real world experiences to enhance learning

Practice what you preach modeling effects real change.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Jose, Jack M., 1969- author. Angels and superheroes

ISBN:

9781475838022

9781475838015

1475838018

1475838026

OCLC:

1014063119

Publisher Number:

99976220493